Letter
Arthur C. Ducat to Inheutenant-Oolonel and Acting Chief of Staff, November 18, 1862
Bowling Green, November 18, 1862.
Dispatch received. Had information some time before of the aftair at Gallatin. It is to be regretted that our cavalry has proved too slow for Morgan. It is hoped that you will execute your orders promptly. Colonel Zahm will join his division.
By order of Major-General Rosecrans:
Inheutenant-Oolonel and Acting Chief of Staff.
November 18, 1862—8.30 p. m.
Col. J. P. GARESOHE, Ohief of Staff:
COLONEL: The company of cavalry I sent to look after the brigade
at Rural Hill have returned, and report that the cannonading of which
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in Kentucky, Middle and East Tennessee, N. Alabama, S.W. Virginia, Pt. 1. Location: Bowling Green. Summary: Arthur C. Ducat reports delayed cavalry response to Morgan's raid at Gallatin and urges prompt execution of orders while coordinating troop movements under Major-General Rosecrans.
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The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 20, Part 1
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